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UAE working with India to boost trade and investment

UAE working with India to boost trade and investment

Rediff.com30 Apr 2012

UAE values its friendship with India and the two countries are working together to boost trade and investment, a minister from the gulf country has said.

Football Extras: Ramos charged for deliberate booking

Football Extras: Ramos charged for deliberate booking

Rediff.com27 Feb 2019

News of all that's transpired on and off the football field

Goyal, wife called back from Dubai flight about to take off

Goyal, wife called back from Dubai flight about to take off

Rediff.com26 May 2019

The aircraft was called back to the parking bay at the time of taxiing.

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

What IPL can learn from Indian football bio-bubble

Rediff.com21 May 2021

Kushal Das feels their model could be used as a case study for institutions and international sports federations which have seen their bio-bubble being breached

How a tiny district fights COVID-19

How a tiny district fights COVID-19

Rediff.com15 Apr 2020

'We started our surveillance from the first reported case. We made it very strict. I believe that helped us a lot in restricting the spread of this disease.'

 BP oil spill: Obama calls for new regulations

BP oil spill: Obama calls for new regulations

Rediff.com11 Jun 2010

US President Barack Obama on Thursday called for new tougher regulations in the wake of the oil rig explosion in the Gulf of Mexico, the worst environmental disaster in the American history.

Dubai shock! Why it happened, how it hits India

Dubai shock! Why it happened, how it hits India

Rediff.com27 Nov 2009

Dubai government's announcement seeking a six-month reprieve on debt repayments has raised doubts over the Gulf emirate's ability to meet its financial obligations, but experts says this will not affect India much.

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Modi And The Arrogance Of Not Learning

Rediff.com3 Dec 2021

The Modi government's defeat on farm laws underlines the perils of governing an entire continent-sized, diverse and federal nation like the chief minister of a state, observes Shekhar Gupta.

BP under pressure to control oil spill

BP under pressure to control oil spill

Rediff.com2 Jun 2010

Insiders say that BP is planning a containment cap.

No report of job loss to Indians in Dubai:Minister

No report of job loss to Indians in Dubai:Minister

Rediff.com17 Dec 2009

Global financial markets plunged late last month after Dubai World, the government investment firm burdened with $59 billion liabilities, requested for deferment of the debt.

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

How a Kerala district is fighting COVID-19

Rediff.com10 Apr 2020

'Those who were not co-operating are co-operating now.' 'Now, our facilities are fit, our doctors are fit and we have a better protocol of how to do isolation, how to do the collection.'

IAF may fly out stranded Indians from Iraq

IAF may fly out stranded Indians from Iraq

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

As per plans, the Indian Air Force may use its planes to fly out Indian nationals stranded in Iraq to safer places nearby such as Kuwait or the United Arab Emirates from where commercial airliners would ferry them back to India.

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Home for holidays, Dubai workers fired over SMS

Rediff.com30 Nov 2009

The ET report said that many workers from Meerut who were working in Dubai in some tile production units, were shocked to receive SMSes stating that their contracts had been terminated and they need not return to Dubai.

Rahul Gandhi kick starts campaign in Kerala

Rahul Gandhi kick starts campaign in Kerala

Rediff.com5 Mar 2009

Congress general secretary and party youth icon Rahul Gandhi kick started the United Democratic Front election campaign by addressing the Kerala Raksha march conducted by the state party president Ramesh Chennithala. In his speech, he called upon senior party leaders to start a package for Keralites who are suffering after the global crisis hit the Gulf region which has led to several people from the state returning home.

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

'Nepal thinks China can give them something'

Rediff.com4 Jan 2021

'This allows opportunities for (Chinese) entry into the domestic politics of Nepal, something that is also encouraged by Nepali politicians's willingness to play the China card (vis-a-vis India).'

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Iran soon

Pranab Mukherjee to visit Iran soon

Rediff.com17 Jan 2008

External Affairs Minister Pranab Mukherjee is expected to visit Iran soon, said Manbir Singh, India's ambassador to Iran.

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Pak to react strongly on threat to Saudi's integrity: Sharif

Rediff.com13 Apr 2015

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Monday said Pakistan stands with Saudi Arabia and will react strongly if there is a threat to its integrity, but kept mum on Riyadh's request for military assistance to fight Houthi rebels in war-ravaged Yemen.

8 lessons from COVID-19

8 lessons from COVID-19

Rediff.com16 Sep 2020

Remember the trees that bend during the storm will survive; the ones that try to defy and stand straight tend to get damaged and uprooted, points out management guru Virender Kapoor.

Sensex, Nifty log steepest ever one-day fall on recession fears

Sensex, Nifty log steepest ever one-day fall on recession fears

Rediff.com9 Mar 2020

ONGC was the top loser in the Sensex pack, cracking over 16 per cent, followed by Reliance Industries, IndusInd Bank, Tata Steel, TCS, SBI, ICICI Bank and Bajaj Auto.

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

The Man behind Mumbai Diaries 26/11

Rediff.com6 Sep 2021

'It was only after D-Day that people believed that I had actually directed Kal Ho Naa Ho.'

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

What A380's failure can teach the shipping industry

Rediff.com8 Nov 2021

As a model of transport, the A380 strikes a parallel -- a shared fragility -- with giant container ships, observes Shyam G Menon.

Kuwaiti women vote their way into history

Kuwaiti women vote their way into history

Rediff.com29 Jun 2006

Though women won full political rights a year ago, some of them have been intimidated during campaigning.

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

'We have not lost a single patient to COVID-19'

Rediff.com13 Apr 2020

'Even though we have around 156 patients, we don't have anyone who requires ventilatory support or the ICU facility.'

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Coronavirus: Austria to host delayed season's first F1 race

Rediff.com27 Apr 2020

The first race at the Red Bull Ring would be on the July 3-5 weekend.

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

UK Queen says collective effort will defeat COVID-19

Rediff.com6 Apr 2020

The 93-year-old British monarch and Head of the 54-member Commonwealth of nations which includes India, acknowledged the grief, pain and financial difficulties being faced the world over during this "time of disruption" and expressed the hope that the whole world was uniting in a 'common endeavour'.

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Explained: Why cryptos are gaining currency globally

Rediff.com7 Jan 2021

Investors, including large corporations, view them as a potential hedge against uncertainty, and mainstream investment banks too are jumping into the game.

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

KGL, negotiator to meet tomorrow

Rediff.com5 Aug 2004

A KGL official spoke to the negotiator, Sheikh Hisham al-Dulaimi, on Thursday.

Abductors want Dulaimi to continue negotiations

Abductors want Dulaimi to continue negotiations

Rediff.com3 Aug 2004

On August 1, Sheikh Hisham Al-Dulaimi had announced that he was pulling out of the negotiations because he could not arrive at any agreement with KGL. He represents the abductors.

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Israel, UAE strike 'historic' pact to normalise relations

Rediff.com13 Aug 2020

Under the deal, Israel would suspend its plans to annex large parts of the occupied West Bank.

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Tillerson's India visit: China top of agenda

Rediff.com21 Oct 2017

'We appreciate his positive evaluation of the relationship and share his optimism about its future directions.' 'We look forward to welcoming him in India next week for detailed discussions on further strengthening of our partnership,' the MEA said on Friday.

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

The damage Pompeo is causing to US interests

Rediff.com12 Jan 2021

BWith a distracted president brooding in the White House, Pompeo seems to think his day has come. He seems to be pushing a personal agenda before a target audience in America, observes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.

First batch of stranded laid-off Indians return from Saudi

First batch of stranded laid-off Indians return from Saudi

Rediff.com11 Aug 2016

Saudi Arabia has also set up a crisis management group to address difficulties being faced by the jobless Indian workers.

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Pakistan's new strategy: Bleed India with a thousand tweets

Rediff.com9 May 2020

Indian agencies have been engaged in countering Pakistani cyber-attacks on social media platforms for a very long time. But just like the fight against the coronavirus, only through the active participation of ordinary citizens that this war on fake news can be won, suggets Colonel S Dinny (retd).

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

How an Iran-US war could affect Pakistan

Rediff.com6 Jan 2020

'The bigger challenge and dilemma for Pakistan would be if the US and Saudi Arabia go full throttle against Iran and enforce regime change in Tehran.' 'That would be bad news for Pakistan, especially with the current instability in Balochistan,' notes Brigadier Narender Kumar (retd).

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Dubai starts a swanky tram service

Rediff.com12 Nov 2014

Giving a fillip to Dubai's transport network, the $1.25 billion tram has started services.

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

4 held in Indore under NSA for attacking health workers

Rediff.com4 Apr 2020

Under the NSA, people can be detained without a charge for up to 12 months if the authorities are satisfied that the person is a threat to the national security or law and order.

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

2015 will be a tough year, Jaitley will have to wave a magic wand

Rediff.com12 Jan 2015

India must reckon with the possibility that it will struggle to attract higher overseas investment.

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

India-Japan aim to curtail China's maritime footprint

Rediff.com4 Jul 2020

The India-Japan joint naval exercises are a strategic signal for China, observes Dr Rajaram Panda.

Jaishankar is an expert in dealing with China, Pak

Jaishankar is an expert in dealing with China, Pak

Rediff.com31 May 2019

Jaishankar is the first foreign secretary to head the Ministry of External Affairs as minister.

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

'Core issue: Qatar's support for terror'

Rediff.com20 Aug 2017

'Qatar has been funding and supporting terrorist organisations.' 'It has used its media to spread lies and create unrest in neighbouring countries.'